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Welcome to the City Blog! Here you will find news and notes about City of Knoxville services, updates on ongoing projects, links to community events, and much more. If you have questions or comments about the Blog, please email [email protected]. If you would like to peruse our Blog Archives please click here.

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Open Streets Event: Appalachian Puppet Pageant to Parade Along Magnolia Avenue 
The Appalachian Puppet Pageant, Knoxville's first giant puppet parade, will tour the Magnolia Avenue corridor from Chestnut Street to Randolph Street as part of the Open Streets Event on Sunday, M ... more» 
Posted by Guest  On May 12, 2017 at 12:25 PM
  
Come Play in the Street on Sunday, May 21 - Open Street Knoxville's 4th Pop-up Street Celebration! 
You won't want to miss the Appalachian Puppet Pageant, a mile-long parade of oversized puppets, costumed dancers and artists. The May 21 parade, organized by Cattywampus Puppet Council, kicks off the ... more» 
Posted by evreeland  On May 11, 2017 at 8:42 AM
  
New Fort Dickerson Gateway Means Curb Appeal, Residential Access, & Increased Tourism Draw 
Last week, officials opened the new Fort Dickerson Gateway, a scenic, new portal to the Chapman Highway entrance to Fort Dickerson Park. The gateway was made possible by a generous $1.6 million ... more» 
Posted by Guest  On May 10, 2017 at 3:04 PM
  
Make a Habit of Recycling 
Habits are hard to break, but how easy are they to make?  With awareness, preparation and practice, recycling is a lifestyle your household can adopt and enjoy.  For beginners, it’s important to ... more» 
Posted by ptravis  On May 10, 2017 at 11:35 AM
  
Zaevion Dobson Memorial Playground and Park Open, Much More to Come for Lonsdale 
Only weeks after the death of 15-year-old Zaevion Dobson, who was killed Dec. 17, 2015, in the Lonsdale Homes community while shielding his friends from gunfire, community members were rallying wi ... more» 
Posted by Guest  On May 09, 2017 at 10:52 AM
  
Before and After: South Central Street Fence Project 
In April, as part of the City's South Central Street Fence Project, South East Mowing, LLC crews tore down approximately 1,900 linear feet of old, rusted chain-link fencing along Central between the i ... more» 
Posted by ptravis  On May 08, 2017 at 1:27 PM
  
Save Our Sons hosts Morningside Community Job Fair 
With this smile, Community Relations Outreach Manager Kevin Perry greeted approximately 150 guests at the Morningside Community Center Job Fair, hosted Thursday, April 27, by the City’s Save Our S ... more» 
Posted by ptravis  On May 03, 2017 at 5:46 PM
  
Enjoy Daniel Tiger and Spectacular Tiger Forest Exhibit at Zoo Knoxville this Saturday 
Children visiting Zoo Knoxville are going to be in for an exciting tiger overload this weekend, with the opportunity to both view Malayan Tigers up close in their new Tiger Forest exhibit, or meet ... more» 
Posted by Guest  On Apr 21, 2017 at 5:05 PM
  
Mayor Helps Plug in New Solar Panels at Eastbridge Business Park 
Mayor Madeline Rogero traveled to Eastbridge Business Park in Mascot, Tenn. on Friday to help “plug in” the new 1 mega-watt solar array installed on the site.  “The City of Knoxville is com ... more» 
Posted by ptravis  On Apr 21, 2017 at 5:03 PM
  
Mayor touts Community Development programs' achievements 
The City’s Community Development department capped off a busy Community Development Week with a breakfast spread, a speech from Mayor Rogero and enthusiastic testimonials from residents who have parti ... more» 
Posted by ptravis  On Apr 21, 2017 at 2:42 PM
  
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